Kèr Ni̊balā

Kèr Ni̊balā (/ˈni̘ba/ /ləˑ/ [string; strand] [real; authentic]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Shähgfundbäab Hold, Híhmíhkātwèpli Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Kèr Ni̊balā is derived from the Tauric language, as Kèr Ni̊balā was founded by Gä̌ Béóch 'Deific Gorgeous' Yó̄nḱ Ya̋chvóń Ha̋nvōw̄y Every, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Kèr Ni̊balā has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Kèr Ni̊balā receives an average of 140 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kèr Ni̊balā covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5178 m (16988 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kèr Ni̊balā was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1363, by Gä̌ Béóch 'Deific Gorgeous' Yó̄nḱ Ya̋chvóń Ha̋nvōw̄y Every. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Gä̌ Béóch 'Deific Gorgeous' Yó̄nḱ Ya̋chvóń Ha̋nvōw̄y Every.

Kèr Ni̊balā was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kèr Ni̊balā is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Kèr Ni̊balā is buildings folow an organic layout of premissive gravel streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

Right off the bat Kèr Ni̊balā hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the town nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the town, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

Kèr Ni̊balā has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kèr Ni̊balā.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Kèr Ni̊balā's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Kèr Ni̊balā possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Small Town. Kèr Ni̊balā's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Kèr Ni̊balā has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Cultural Notes

The law within Kèr Ni̊balā is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Kèr Ni̊balā's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Kèr Ni̊balā the utterance of expletives is impossible within city limits. This has changed as the limits have changed, but has not kept up with slang, or swearing in foreign languages.

The Herd Animal, Scythe Horn near Kèr Ni̊balā are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Kèr Ni̊balā's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves square dance to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via oath swearing.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Kèr Ni̊balā Census Data: Year 2000

285 of Kèr Ni̊balā's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 60 work as Craftsmen
• 21 work as Merchants
• 47 work as Service Workers
• 29 work as General Laborers
• 8 work as Skilled Laborers
• 42 work as Civil Servants
• 27 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 16 work in Produce Industries

643 of Kèr Ni̊balā's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 69 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

POI

History

The the a coin of Abjuration, an a coin imbued with notable amounts of Abjuration energies was created in Kèr Ni̊balā by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History